Since John Calvin first introduced the belief of election, it has caused debate among theologians in many Protestant churches. John Calvin’s beliefs consisted of five general themes. The first of the is the most important concept of understanding the beliefs of grace. Due to the fall, man, in his spiritually dead state, is unable of himself to savingly believe the Gospel. The sinner is totally dead, and cannot natural turn to the things of …showed first 75 words of 598 total…

…showed last 75 words of 598 total…made only to the elect) cannot be rejected; it always results in conversion. He is not limited in His work of applying salvation by man's will, nor is He dependent upon man's cooperation for success. The Spirit graciously causes the elect sinner to cooperate, to believe, to repent, to come freely and willingly to Christ. God's grace, therefore, is invincible; it never fails to result in the salvation of those to whom it is extended.